Headings
Growth and vital signs · Development · Nutrition · Sleep · Examination · Immunizations · Anticipatory guidance · Next visit
When to use it
Use this for scheduled checkups from infancy through adolescence. It follows growth, milestones, feeding and sleep, then pairs the exam with vaccines and age-specific guidance for parents. Sick visits for children belong in an acute note instead.
Example
Fictional example
Growth and vital signs
A.C., 12 months. Weight 9.8 kg, 55th percentile. Length 75 cm, 50th percentile. Head circumference 46 cm.
Development
Pulls to stand, cruises furniture. Says mama and dada with meaning. Waves bye. Points to objects.
Nutrition
Transitioning to whole milk, 16 oz daily. Eats table foods. Uses a cup.
Sleep
Sleeps 11 hours at night, two naps.
Examination
Normal. Red reflex present both eyes. Hips stable. Two lower incisors erupted.
Immunizations
MMR, varicella, hepatitis A, PCV dose 4 given. Hemoglobin 11.9. Lead screen sent.
Anticipatory guidance
Rear-facing car seat. Stair gates. Brush teeth with rice-grain fluoride toothpaste. Limit milk to 24 oz.
Next visit
15 month checkup.